Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Permanent)

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international defense company is seeking an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for a permanent position in Winnipeg. This role involves maintaining and repairing aircraft systems, conducting scheduled maintenance, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. The ideal candidate will hold a valid M1 and/or M2 AME license, possess experience with CL-215/CL-415 aircraft, and have excellent organizational skills. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered, aimed at contributing to Canada’s defense capabilities.

Benefits

Employer-paid health and dental premiums

Wellness benefits for healthy lifestyles

Comprehensive colleague recognition program

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid M1 and/or M2 AME license.
• Experience with CL-215/CL-415 aircraft is an asset.
• Have the physical ability to sit or crouch for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, adjust, modify, test, diagnose, and repair aircraft mechanical or structural systems.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance tasks and keep accurate records.
• Follow company safety procedures and use PPE.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in English (written and spoken)

Ability to work at heights

Physical dexterity in confined spaces

Education

Valid M1 and/or M2 AME license

Tools

WinAir or similar maintenance programs

Job description

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Permanent)

Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3J 3Y9

Onsite or Hybrid:

To determine final salary, Babcock considers a variety of factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience and internal equity. The final base salary offer is at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

What You Do Here Matters

In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s Purpose, ‘Creating a safe and secure world, together.’

Be Part of Something Big.

Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Our Babcock Principles create the foundation for how we deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. By collectively embodying these Principles in all the work we do, our colleagues help make us great:

• Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, ‘how might we?’
• Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make
• Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.
• Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.
• Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.
• Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Our people are at the heart of creating a safe and secure world. We offer a collection of programs and benefits designed to support their well-being:

• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
• Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well-being
• Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges
• A Maternity/Parental Leave top-up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

• Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA
• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and Recognition

• A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program
• Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues
• Work on CL215/CL415 Water Bomber Aircraft and Commander 690’s
• Maintain, adjust, modify, test, diagnose, and repair an aircraft’s mechanical or structural systems.
• Work with specialized aviation and power tools, computers, and diagnostic equipment
• Conduct scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Keep timely and accurate records of the repair and maintenance activities that were conducted.
• Carefully observe all procedures, rules and regulations when performing any task
• Be thoroughly familiar with, and put to use, safety procedures and safe work practices.
• Use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for tasks/jobs.
• Follow company tool control procedures.
• Maintain a clean and productive work area.
• Work efficiently alone and as part of a team
• Read, understand, and adhere to the: Safety & Health Policy Statement
• Company Occupational Health & Safety Manual
• Company Policies and Procedures
• Utilize the Company reporting system to report any hazard, incident or accident.
• Enter labor in the labor tracking system accurately for all tasks performed.
• Perform work in accordance with all Transport Canada guidelines.
• Oct 1 to April 1 is Monday to Friday dayshift.
• April 1 to Oct 1 is 2 weeks away from base 2 weeks off.
• The schedule does vary slightly depending on operational requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

• Must hold a valid M1 and/or M2 AME license.
• Experience with CL-215/CL-415 aircraft is an asset.
• Experience with Garrett Turbine powered aircraft is an asset.
• Have demonstrated experience working on WinAir or other similar maintenance programs.
• Have good organizational skills.
• Are proficient in English, written and spoken.
• Have the physical ability to sit or crouch for extended periods.
• Have the physical ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods.
• Have physical dexterity to allow working in confined spaces.
• The ability and willingness to work shift work.
• Have ability to work at heights.
• Be willing and able to travel for 4 weeks at a time.
• You are eligible for an Airport Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC), AVOP and ITAR Clearance
• Have or can obtain a Canadian passport.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.

Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

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